Church Pews Brown and white colour

Description

Product Description

A pew is a long wooden bench with a high back. You’ll find many rows of pews in most churches.

Some courtrooms have pews, but mostly they’re found in churches, as seating for the congregation and sometimes for the members of a choir. After the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century, pews first began to appear in churches. Before that they were rare, as sitting and listening to a sermon was uncommon. Many of these earliest pews were paid for by (and considered the property of) individual families. Pew shares a Latin root with podium. pew, originally a raised and enclosed place in a church designed for an ecclesiastical

Types of pews

Standard Pews

Standard pews are the most popular type of church pews. They are constructed with wood and have simple designs with straight benches and upholstered cushions. Although these pews have a standard design, church pew manufacturers can customize the ends, type of wood and fabric choice for the cushions.

Radial Pews

Radial pews share several similarities with standard pews, though their curved design sets them apart. The curved nature of the pew allows people to see the altar or pulpit better, especially in large congregations.

Box Pews

Box pews have panels completely enclosing them with a small door at the end, providing churchgoers with more privacy. This type of pew was once common in churches in colder regions like New England, where the enclosure prevented drafts. Although box pews have stunning designs, they are rarely used in churches today.